Category: News

Campaign Sites Lack Security. The official websites of the Bush and Kerry campaigns have several security holes — some small, some big. The result could be fake news stories or doctored photos, even directives to vote for the other guy. By Michelle Delio. [Wired News]

It Ain't Over…. Here's a fun little article from the Christian Science Monitor on the context of the early handover in Iraq today. If you think it's all over, think again. We still have a ton of troops over there, and by most estimates we will have a military presence for 5+ years. Yesterday's Doonesbury… Continue reading It Ain't Over…

Another Supreme Court Decision. It's been quite a week for the Supreme Court. Here is one of their decisions today, Hamdi vs. Rumsfeld, dealing with whether someone that the Executive Branch declares to be an “enemy combatant” is entitled to a writ of habeas corpus and access to U.S. courts. Once again, the media didn't… Continue reading Another Supreme Court Decision

The Coleman Interview. Much being written and in the blogosphere about an Irish reporter, Carol Coleman, interviewing George W. Bush last week. The White House said she was rude and disrespectful. Others have said that Bush was caught off-guard by a real reporter who pressed him, in constrast to the White House press corps. I… Continue reading The Coleman Interview

New Post to Global Guerrillas: Iraq's Electricity Disruption. Global guerrillas have been able to hold electricity production in Iraq to less than prewar levels.  This has had a major impact on the country's economics, security, and governmental legitimacy.  If this continues, it may spell disaster for the current interim government.  [John Robb's Weblog]

New Post to Global Guerrillas. Network Analysis to Prevent Attacks.  Random arrests or assassinations will not stop next generation terrorists.  A slow methodical approach by experts with the right mindset is needed. [John Robb's Weblog]

Do You Feel Safer Now? FBI Computer Network Delays. Have you ever read Barbara Tuchman's March of Folly? It's a book that I want to put on my re-reading list as appropriate for this time, but the idea of revisiting those themes in the environment of today's news is a little scary. Did you see… Continue reading Do You Feel Safer Now? FBI Computer Network Delays

Congress Looks Out for Hollywood. It was a good week for Hollywood and record companies. Allies in Congress passed or advanced a slew of legislation that could outlaw a range of devices and software, and impose severe penalties on anyone caught trading files. By Katie Dean. [Wired News]

Security overtime put at $32.5m. Local police, fire, transportation, and emergency medical workers stand to receive about $32.5 million in overtime during next month's Democratic National Convention, according to estimates prepared by convention organizers. [Boston Globe — Front Page]

Kerry's High Tech Plan.  CNET reports that presidential candidate John Kerry promised investments in research and broadband, plus tax breaks for start-ups and other small businesses, at a rally in Silicon Valley. Details of Kerry's technology platform have been long awaited by the Silicon Valley community.  Kerry's proposal involved several components, including: cutting long-term capital… Continue reading Kerry's High Tech Plan